SCHA News

December 2024

SCHA, Solvent Brandworks Honored for Outstanding Work
December 12, 2024
The Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society has honored the South Carolina Hospital Association and Solvent Brandworks for excellence in health care communications and marketing.

24 Healthcare Professionals Chosen for Next WHY We Lead Cohort
December 12, 2024
WHY We Lead targets mid-level management positions and aims to equip them to effectively lead teams, encourage employee engagement and embrace change. Those selected for the series start in January 2025.

Marian Savage of Roper St. Francis Healthcare Wins 2024 Drive to Zero Harm Leadership Award
December 11, 2024
The award is presented each year to a South Carolina hospital leader who demonstrates a track record of excellence in creating sustainable cultures of safety throughout their healthcare system.

Summerville, Other Trident Facilities Embrace “My Mommy Works Here” Campaign
December 4, 2024
The signs were recently installed at all public entrances to the Summerville Medical Center and in coming months will be incorporated at sister facility Trident Medical Center and freestanding ERs Brighton Park Emergency, Centre Point Emergency, James Island Emergency, and Moncks Corner Medical Center.

November 2024

IV Fluid Shortage Update
November 20, 2024
Baxter communicated with customers that, barring any unanticipated developments, it expects to reach 100% allocation across several IV product codes by the end of the year.

September 2024

SCHA & SCETV Celebrate National Surgical Technologists Week with launch of "Every Role Counts" Campaign
September 16, 2024
The "Every Role Counts" campaign highlights key healthcare careers that are essential to patient care.

UHS Finds Success in Using De-escalation Training to Address Workplace Violence
September 4, 2024
The UHS de-escalation program was structured around three key components: training, environment, and support. De-escalation training, offered to all team members who have direct patient interaction, emphasizes active listening, empathy, non-verbal communication, and conflict resolution.

August 2024

Zero Harm Awards Application Portal is Open Now
August 14, 2024
All member hospitals are eligible and encouraged to apply.

July 2024

Blood Culture Bottle Shortage
July 11, 2024
According to the FDA, the disruption in supply of this device is expected to impact patient diagnosis, follow up patient management, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

AnMed's VetNet is a Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes
July 2, 2024
VetNET supports the more 100 veterans on AnMed’s team.

June 2024

SCHA Out and About, Vol. 11: Lobbying in Washington, Supply Chain Meeting in Myrtle Beach, and EMS Partnership
June 19, 2024
SCHA President & CEO Thornton Kirby has been busy, from lobbying in Washington, DC to speaking to supply chain leader in Myrtle Beach.

AnMed Wins National Award for Equity of Care
June 13, 2024
Only 3 health systems in the U.S. earn honor from the AHA

SCHA Announces First Graduating Class of WHY We Lead
June 12, 2024
The selective and rigorous leadership development program required a significant commitment from both the participants and their employers,

May 2024

Advocate for the SAVE Act
May 22, 2024
This bipartisan bill would provide federal protections from workplace violence for healthcare workers, similar to the protections in current law for airport and aircraft employees.

SC Hospitals Launch "My Mommy Works Here" Campaign to Address Workplace Violence
May 13, 2024
The “My Mommy Works Here” campaign will serve as a reminder to patients and visitors that that’s not just a nurse providing you care – that’s someone’s mother, father or friend.

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Designed with Security in Mind
May 8, 2024
A single vestibule provides access to the emergency department, surgery and outpatient wings, each having its own waiting area.

SCHA Announces Second Round of WHY We Lead Participants 
May 1, 2024
The highly selective program is intended to support healthcare workforce needs by identifying and equipping the next generation of hospital leaders to effectively lead teams, encourage employee engagement and embrace change.

April 2024

SC DHEC Restructuring: What You Need to Know
April 25, 2024
For South Carolina hospitals, it's important to know that the new Department of Public Health will be organized into three different divisions that will regulate healthcare in the state.

License Plate Protections
April 15, 2024
Lexington Medical Center’s Innovative Use of License Plate Readers Protects Their Workforce

SCHA Out and About, Vol. 10: Regional Leadership Councils, a Special Anniversary, & More
April 3, 2024
10-year birthday celebration for Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge